16 CANADA'S FARM SHOW 2024 Regina, SK | Presented by Viterra Subject to change presented by LAUNCH PAD SPEAKERS CHERILYN JOLLY-NAGEL Raised on the Saskatchewan prairies, Cherilyn Jolly-Nagel and her husband David continue their love for the land while growing grains, pulses, oilseed crops and… two daughters. A confident and dynamic speaker, Cherilyn has stepped in front of hundreds of audiences. Her smart, humorous and myth-busting approach has made her a go-to resource for keynote speaking, agricultural industry consulting and media insights. Elected as the first female President for the Western Canadian Wheat Growers Association, Cherilyn challenged government policies that affected the business of agriculture and is a leader on important issues that impact farmers on grain transportation, governance, trade and public trust. As an International Director for the Global Farmer Network, Cherilyn advocates for strong global trade relations and for farmers use of technological advancements. In 2011, Cherilyn was featured in SaskBusiness Magazine as one of Saskatchewan’s Most Influential Women and in 2021 was recognized as one of Canadas TOP 50 People of Influence in Agriculture. Cherilyn holds her ICD.D designation through the Rotman School of Management and the Institute of Corporate Directors and now sits on the board of SaskPower. Cherilyn has gained experience in media relations and enjoys promoting positive stories of agricultural successes. She was interviewed in the documentary License to Farm, where she encouraged other farmers to share their stories with the public. Cherilyn and her family have been featured with Canadian Chef Michael Smith in a video to promote Saskatchewan Lentils and she has also been featured in an episode of Canadian Better Living on the topic of Pesticide use and promotion of Plant Biotechnology. Invited by the Mattel Toy company, Cherilyn was invited to be a mentor in the Barbie: You Can Be Anything Mentorship program for young girls who dream of being a farmer. The video can be found on YouTube. In partnership with www.Utensil.ca, Cherilyn has recently launched a new online training program titled “So… your client is a farmer.” This unique and timely training is specifically designed to support individuals who want better business relationships with farmers. www.cherilynjolly-nagel.com HOST BRAD WALL Brad Wall served as the 14th Premier of Saskatchewan from 2007 to 2018 when he retired from public life. During Wall’s time in office, Saskatchewan added over 60,000 new jobs and broke population growth records adding over 160,000 citizens through the decade of growth. His government’s growth plan reformed labour legislation and regulatory environments to ensure fairness, sustainability and economic competitiveness. During the decade of growth record investments were made in provincial infrastructure through direct provincial investment and record municipal funding roads, sewers, highways, schools and hospitals, long term care facilities and the new Mosaic Stadium. Over the decade Wall’s government implemented record income tax reductions and small business tax reductions. During Wall’s time in office Saskatchewan reduced its operating debt by almost $1 billion and earned its first ever AAA Credit rating which it retains to this day. Wall currently operates his own business and is a special adviser to the national law firm Osler, Hoskin and Harcourt LLP. He is an itinerant columnist for the BOE Report and the National Post and was recently named to the Advisory Board of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute. He and Tami reside in Cypress Hills, Saskatchewan. They have three grown children and a border collie named Zeke. Wall may or may not own Waylon Jennings’ 1973 Cadillac Eldorado. WALTER SCHWABE For over 20 years, Walter Schwabe has been a professional speaker, where he routinely educates audiences on subjects related to innovative leadership, the future of work and emerging technologies and their impact on our lives, businesses and governments. Walter began formally researching artificial intelligence and blockchain technologies in 2017. He is a passionate serial tech entrepreneur and a constant innovator with over 25 years of experience in multiple sectors. SPEAKERS
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